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# Create a Master Encryption Key and Store in Google HSM

### Prerequisites

Follow the steps in this document to create a vault in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

### Setting up Master Encryption Key with Google

> Watch video tutorial [here](#video-tutorial)

#### There are two ways to create a master key for FenixPyre encryption with GCP:

* Create a master key in the FenixPyre Dashboard
* Import the master key

**Creating and Managing a Master Key in FenixPyre Using Google Cloud**

1. **Log in to the FenixPyre Dashboard:**
   * Access the FenixPyre Dashboard with your credentials.
2. **Navigate to Key Management:**
   * Go to `Settings` → `Security` → `Key Management`.
3. **Create a Master Encryption Key:**
   * Click on `Master Encryption Keys`.
   * Click on `Add new master encryption key`.\ <br>

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4. **Select Google Cloud from the options:**<br>

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5. **Enter Key Details and Create the Key:**
   * Provide a name for your key.
   * Click `Create Key` to proceed.<br>

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6. **Success Confirmation:**
   * A confirmation message will appear indicating successful key creation.\
     ![](/files/qOBaBA2uDbDgKPGcCExr)
7. **Copy and Download the Master Key:**

   * Copy the master key and download it for safekeeping.
   * Enter the key on the next page for verification.

   **Important:** FenixPyre does not store the decrypted version of the master key. Please ensure you securely store the key, as it is essential for decrypting your data in the future.
8. **Key Verification:**
   * Enter the key in the final step for verification to complete the master key creation process.\ <br>

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***

## Video Tutorial

{% embed url="<https://www.loom.com/embed/ef6ba67407f947f2aa38294d23801189?sid=75c99dad-1bd0-4aec-8c59-2c6345d41847>" %}


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